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Tribunal calls for Govt to immediately halt Regulatory Standards Bill

The coalition had effectively 'dismissed' the views of Māori, Waitangi Tribunal said.

Health NZ confirms roles cut, despite ongoing legal challenge

Legal action by PSA means some changes are currently on hold.

Nicola Willis announces $577m film investment at Peter Jackson’s film studio

The extra money brings rebate total to $1.09 billion over four years.

Multiple exchanges between Willis and Orr in weeks before his shock exit

Nicola Willis says Orr didn't raise his intention to resign.

Matthew Hooton: Te Pāti Māori should leave Parliament voluntarily

OPINION: If Parliament isn’t legitimate, why do Ngarewa-Packer and Waititi show up?

'Removes unnecessary red tape': NZX on new IPO rules

NZX says new market rules will free up the capital raising process.

'Unacceptable': Another blistering report blasts Oranga Tamariki practices

'The effects of decisions on children and their families are still not known.'

'Big distraction': Hipkins admits question that led to c-bomb was 'mistake'

'I’ll own that,' the Labour leader said.

Union accuses minister of ‘passing the buck’ on pay equity changes

The reform has prompted protests up and down the country.

Mike King: Banning social media won’t fix our kids’ mental health

Catherine Wedd proposed a ban on social media for under 16s.

The Green party releases its alternative Budget

Greens promise $88b taxes including 33% inheritance tax for massive social safety net expansion. Video / Mark Mitchell

Kiwis need to learn to trust charities

OPINION: Charities should be free to think big and act boldly, not face unfair scrutiny.

Greens promise $88b from new taxes spanning inheritance to private jets

The Greens want a wealth tax, inheritance tax and some income tax increases.

NZ’s biggest bank at bottom of customer satisfaction rankings

The country's biggest bank scored 57% in Consumer NZ’s latest satisfaction ratings.

'Ridiculous': Why Firearms Minister compared guns to ovens and toasters

McKee raises concern about the cost-benefit justification for maintaining a gun registry.

Watch: 'The current system fails' – Govt investing $140m to boost dire school attendance rates

Most of the Government's funding will go towards creating a new nationwide service.

David Seymour's $140 million Getting kids in School programme

David Seymour speaks with Mike Hosking about the new $140 million Getting kids in School programme. Video / NZ Herald

NZX chief sees rising interest as Govt eases capital market rules

The NZ capital market faces challenges, but NZX says reform will bring improvements.